Step off the Valley Line at Bonnie Doon or Holyrood station on a weekday evening and the change from downtown is immediate: quiet residential streets, older walk-up apartments under mature trees, and the North Saskatchewan River valley’s ravine trails near the platform instead of another block of condo towers. This stretch holds some of the best rental buildings in Bonnie Doon and Holyrood along Edmonton’s newest LRT line, the Valley Line Southeast, which opened to riders on November 4, 2023, years behind its original 2020 target, according to the City of Edmonton’s Valley Line Southeast project page.
Both neighbourhoods sit on the river valley’s edge, with the line itself crossing through Gallagher Park and along the valley on its way downtown, according to the City of Edmonton’s Valley Line Southeast project page. Renters comparing Bonnie Doon and Holyrood to Old Strathcona or Garneau will find a similar river-valley setting, now paired with an LRT connection that did not exist before 2023, though rents and character still vary building to building. liv.rent’s neighbourhood guides cover several other Edmonton pockets going through the same kind of shift.
What is Bonnie Doon’s character like for renters?
Bonnie Doon is an established, tree-lined neighbourhood built mostly of low-rise walk-ups and older single-family homes, anchored by the Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre and the Idylwylde branch of the Edmonton Public Library. The Bonnie Doon LRT stop sits on the west side of 83 Street south of 84 Avenue, between the Bonnie Doon and Idylwylde communities, and the neighbourhood’s northern edge runs into the river valley trails around Gallagher Park.
Where to rent in Bonnie Doon
Argyll Apartments, at 7107 79 Avenue NW and 7108 78 Avenue NW, is a two-address walk-up complex on Bonnie Doon’s western edge and the neighbourhood’s genuine liv.rent-listed match. Glengordon Apartments, at 8515 83 Street NW, sits directly across from the Bonnie Doon LRT stop and offers one and two-bedroom units with an elevator, secure entry, and a courtyard with a gazebo, according to the building’s own property manager, Roseiko. South of Glengordon Apartments, Sir William Place at 8830 85 Street NW is a Boardwalk-managed building running from studios to two-bedroom suites, with a fitness room, social room, and underground parking, per Boardwalk’s own listing.
What is Holyrood’s character like for renters?
Holyrood is a quieter, more residential neighbourhood south of Bonnie Doon, bordered by Mill Creek Ravine’s trail system and the North Saskatchewan River valley to the west. The Holyrood LRT stop sits on the east side of 85 Street, staggered on either side of 93 Avenue, between the Strathearn and Holyrood communities, putting most of Holyrood’s rental stock near the platform.
Where to rent in Holyrood
Windfall Court, at 10356 92 Street NW, sits on Holyrood’s Cloverdale-facing side and is the neighbourhood’s genuine liv.rent-listed match. Holyrood Square, at 7930 95 Avenue NW, is a CAPREIT-managed building with a rooftop deck, a community herb garden, and heat and water included, according to CAPREIT’s own listing. Parkside Holyrood, at 9312 83 Street NW, is managed directly by McLeod Realty and Management and is pet-friendly with in-suite laundry. Silver Heights, at 8255 95 Avenue NW, is a 24-unit building managed by MyVic Property Management with heat and water included and, per MyVic Property Management’s own listing, access to nearby parks and the river valley.
What are the top seven rental buildings along this stretch of the Valley Line?
Seven genuine rental buildings sit across Bonnie Doon and Holyrood along this stretch of the Valley Line: three in Bonnie Doon and four in Holyrood. Two, Argyll Apartments and Windfall Court, are listed directly on liv.rent, where renters can review each landlord’s Trust Score and identity verification through verify.liv.rent; the other five were confirmed independently through their own sites or property managers.
| Building | Address | Neighbourhood | On liv.rent |
| Argyll Apartments | 7107 79 Avenue NW & 7108 78 Avenue NW, Edmonton | Bonnie Doon | Yes |
| Glengordon Apartments | 8515 83 Street NW, Edmonton | Bonnie Doon | No |
| Sir William Place | 8830 85 Street NW, Edmonton | Bonnie Doon | No |
| Windfall Court | 10356 92 Street NW, Edmonton | Holyrood | Yes |
| Holyrood Square | 7930 95 Avenue NW, Edmonton | Holyrood | No |
| Parkside Holyrood | 9312 83 Street NW, Edmonton | Holyrood | No |
| Silver Heights | 8255 95 Avenue NW, Edmonton | Holyrood | No |
Renters new to the platform can walk through booking a viewing and checking a landlord’s verification status in liv.rent’s renter’s guide. Landlords managing a unit in either neighbourhood can screen applicants directly through liv.rent’s tenant screening tools.
What does it cost to rent in Bonnie Doon and Holyrood right now?
Edmonton’s average unfurnished one-bedroom rented for $1,254 in September 2026, down 3.0 percent year over year, while the average furnished one-bedroom rented for $1,398, down 3.9 percent, according to liv.rent’s September 2026 Calgary and Edmonton rent report. Neither Bonnie Doon nor Holyrood is broken out separately in that citywide figure, but the year-over-year decline works in favour of renters looking at river-valley-adjacent neighbourhoods that, until the Valley Line opened, were harder to reach without a car.
That citywide softening, combined with older building stock in both neighbourhoods, is part of the case for Bonnie Doon and Holyrood: river valley access and an LRT connection, in buildings that are generally older and lower-rise than a newer downtown or Garneau tower.
Can a landlord raise the rent partway through a lease in Alberta?
No. Under Alberta’s Residential Tenancies Act, a landlord cannot raise the rent during a fixed-term tenancy, and for a month-to-month periodic tenancy must give at least three full tenancy months’ written notice, with at least 365 days between the tenancy’s start (or the last increase) and the next one, according to the Government of Alberta’s “During a tenancy” page, accessed September 2026. Alberta sets no cap on how much a rent increase can be, so the notice period and timing rules are a tenant’s main protection, not a dollar limit.
This applies the same way in Bonnie Doon and Holyrood as anywhere else in the province. This is general information, not legal advice; a tenant or landlord with a specific dispute should contact Alberta’s Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service or read liv.rent’s wider Alberta rental law coverage.
Who does renting in Bonnie Doon and Holyrood suit best?
Bonnie Doon and Holyrood suit renters who want a walkable, river-valley-adjacent lifestyle, an LRT commute downtown or to Mill Woods, and older, lower-rise buildings over a newer high-rise tower. Both neighbourhoods carry the character of established, mature communities rather than a freshly built transit-oriented district, which is part of the appeal for renters who find newer LRT-adjacent developments elsewhere in Edmonton feel more like a construction site than a neighbourhood.
With the Valley Line now more than two years into operation, Bonnie Doon and Holyrood are past the construction-era disruption that shaped their reputation for much of the last decade, and into a quieter stretch as two of the most walkable, river-adjacent rental pockets on Edmonton’s newest LRT line.
Where are Bonnie Doon and Holyrood in Edmonton?
Bonnie Doon and Holyrood are two neighbourhoods on the North Saskatchewan River valley’s south side, connected to downtown Edmonton by the Valley Line Southeast LRT. The Bonnie Doon stop sits on the west side of 83 Street south of 84 Avenue, and the Holyrood stop sits on the east side of 85 Street near 93 Avenue, one stop further south along the line.
When did the Valley Line LRT open in Bonnie Doon and Holyrood?
Edmonton’s Valley Line Southeast, including the Bonnie Doon and Holyrood stops, opened to riders on November 4, 2023, years behind its original 2020 target, according to the City of Edmonton’s Valley Line Southeast project page.
How much does it cost to rent in Bonnie Doon or Holyrood right now?
Edmonton’s citywide average for an unfurnished one-bedroom was $1,254 in September 2026, down 3.0 percent year over year, and $1,398 for a furnished one-bedroom, down 3.9 percent, according to liv.rent‘s September 2026 Calgary and Edmonton rent report. Bonnie Doon and Holyrood are not broken out separately in that report.
Are there any liv.rent-listed buildings in Bonnie Doon or Holyrood?
Yes. Argyll Apartments, at 7107 79 Avenue NW and 7108 78 Avenue NW, is listed on liv.rent for Bonnie Doon, and Windfall Court, at 10356 92 Street NW, is listed on liv.rent for Holyrood. Both can be reviewed on liv.rent with a Trust Score and identity verification through verify.liv.rent.
Can a landlord in Bonnie Doon or Holyrood raise the rent partway through a lease?
No. Under Alberta’s Residential Tenancies Act, a landlord cannot raise the rent during a fixed-term tenancy, and for a month-to-month tenancy must give at least three full tenancy months’ written notice, with at least 365 days between increases. Alberta sets no cap on how much a rent increase can be, and this rule applies the same way across the province, including in Bonnie Doon and Holyrood.
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